Sold2018Yoruba "Ade Oba" Beaded Crown, NigeriaYoruba "Ade Oba" Beaded crown, Nigeria, Africa. Antique glass beads, textile and wood. Early/mid 20th c. Custom mounted. Loss to hanging beads strands, fair condition. Size: 17'' x 9'' x 7'' (43 x 23See Sold Price
Sold2024African Yoruba Beaded Ade / Crown (for Oba or King)**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beaded crown (ade) created for a Yoruba oba or king of a classic conical form with a removeable bird finial atop. TheSee Sold Price
Sold201820th C. African Yoruba Beaded Cloth Ade Oba HeaddressWestern Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A sizable and beautiful helmet mask, comprised of several textile swaths sewn together and reinforced along the rim, meaSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crown (20th Century)African Nigeria Yoruba Beaded Crown (20th Century), cloth and glass beads in the shape of a cone crown with several birds attached and intricate geometric patterns.See Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN HEADDRESS.Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with polychrome beaded faces on white with bird finial and remnants of fringe. Lined with cloth. Some wear, finial loose. 16"h.See Sold Price
Sold2023AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN HEADDRESS.Nigeria, 1st half 20th century. Conical with white beads and cloth and beaded birds. Fringed and lined with cloth. Some wear. 21.5"h. not including stand.See Sold Price
Sold2022Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C.Fine African Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown, Nigeria, Mid 20th C. Such pieces were reserved for use by Yoruba royalty. Size: 27.75'' x 10'' x 15'' (70 x 25 x 38 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2023Yoruba African Tribal Beaded Crown w/Bird Finial, NigeriaCa. early 20thC. This crown is earlier than most, remaining in very good condition, with some discolored beads. Conical form decorated with beads, attached to a fiber backing. The bird finial shows moSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large Early 20th C. Yoruba Ceremonial CrownLarge Early 20th Century Yoruba (Benin) Impressive Multi-Color Beaded and Nassa Shell Ceremonial Crown Headdress with King on Horseback and Guardian Figures Surmounted Top. Overall measures 27-1/2" xSee Sold Price
Sold20194 African Headdresses & Masks. 20th c.A group of four African headdresses and masks. 20th century. ++ Bamana headdress. 21" x 12" x 5". ++ Teke style mask. 30" x 14" x 9". ++ Yoruba style beaded crown/hat. 24" x 7 1/2" x 8 1/2". ++ YorubaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Oba's Kings CrownRare Oba's kings crown Nigeria - Africa 3th quarter 20th century Bush fibers, textile, beads 39 cm (without beaded wires) Rare and special Oba's crown represents the highest level of authority vestedSee Sold Price
Sold20172 Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.A group of two Yoruba style beaded objects. c.20th century.++ Yoruba style beaded equestrian Nigeria / Benin Yoruba. 29"h x 11 1/4"diam. ++ Yoruba style beaded crown Nigeria / Benin, Yoruba. 19 5/8"hSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. African Yoruba Beaded & Shell Hat & TunicWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. A spectacular tunic and hat made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and shells to form colorful patteSee Sold Price
Sold2015AFRICAN YORUBA BEADED WHITE OBA'S CROWN HEADDRESSAfrican white beaded headdress, Yoruba, Nigeria, serves the purpose of a king's crown, conical form with face motif to sides and numerous birds, beads strung along edge forming veil, some loss to beadSee Sold Price
Sold2023NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN, Mid 20th century.NIGERIAN YORUBA BEADED CROWN, Mid 20th century. Colorful Yoruba peoples densely beaded ceremonial crown with birds and low-hanging tassels.See Sold Price
Sold2021African Yoruba Beaded Headdress, Early-Mid 20th C.African Yoruba Beaded Headdress, Early-Mid 20th C. Coiled cotton cloth, beads. On stand. Size: 6'' x 10.5'' x 11'' (15 x 27 x 28 cm); Height on stand: 16" (41 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate CollectioSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Yoruba Beaded Tunic, Nigeria, 20th C.African Yoruba Beaded Tunic, Nigeria, 20th C. Possibly used by a theatrical group. Provenance: Private New York Collection. Size: 3'3'' x 1'11'' (99 x 58 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2020African Yoruba Beaded Panel, Early/Mid 20th c.African Yoruba Beaded Panel. Size: 39.25'' x 29.5'' (100 x 75 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.See Sold Price
Sold2021Framed 19th C. African Yoruba Beaded Leather Priest BagWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and large leather and burlap bag decorated with hundreds of glass seed beads. The bag was intended for a priest orSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ornate African Yoruba Beaded Child's Tunic w/ SnakesFirst time at auction… West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba Culture, ca. early to mid-20th century. An ornate tunic vest made from cotton cloth and covered with thousands of glass seed beads and cowrieSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Yoruba Beaded Belts, Diviner Bags (5pc)Six African Yoruba Beaded Belts, Diviner Bags, Nigeria, All pieces 20th century with beads, cotton, cowrie shells and thread: (1) Large Yoruba beaded belt with dog and bird motifs, measures: 55"L x 10See Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Yoruba Beaded Sword and Hilt Covers,Antique African Yoruba Beaded Sword and Hilt Covers, Nigeria. European trade beads, cotton, early 20th C. Provenance: James Willis Gallery, San Francisco, CA. Size: 35'' x 9.5'', 89 x 24 cm (object);See Sold Price
Sold2024African Yoruba Beaded Hat, Nigeria, Early 20th C.African Yoruba Beaded Hat, Nigeria, Early 20th C. Predominantly adorned with white glass beads, this piece features accents of dark blue. A braided pattern lines the brim, with overlapping circles aboSee Sold Price
Sold2021Yoruba hand beaded crown, Nigeria, mid 20th c.Hand beaded Yoruba crown, Nigeria, mid 20th century, having birds resting atop a green face, with bead fringe, 16.25"h x 8"w x 8.5"d. Please note: Stand is not included in sale.See Sold Price